Fall and Advent Youth Retreats
Overnight and day retreat for middle/high schoolers
Nov 22-23 (full); Nov 23-24 (full); Dec 13-14 (open)
Day option November 23, 10am-4pm
RETREAT DETAILS
November 22-23 (full) and December 13-14 (open)
– Arrive Friday @ 6pm
– Depart Saturday @ 4pm
November 23 (Day Only, open)
– Arrive Saturday @ 10am
– Depart Saturday @ 4pm
November 23-24 (full)
– Arrive Saturday @ 10am
– Depart Sunday @ 9am
What to bring:
- Winter clothes (we’ll be outside!)
- Winter jacket, hat, gloves
- Pillow and sleeping bag
- Shower towel & washcloth
- Toiletry and shower items
- Water bottle
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Warm, comfortable shoes for walking and hiking
- No sandals or other open-toe footwear
- Bible
- Non-electronic games/books for cabin time (overnights only)
What NOT to bring:
- Cell phones
- Other electronics: games, watches, e-readers, etc.
- Knives or other weapons
- Illegal substances
- Expensive items
- Sentimental items
Your church leader(s) may have additional rules, expectations or items for you to bring or leave home.
Registration opens August 31. A registration form for congregational leaders is available at the bottom of this page.
After filling out the form, we will contact your group leader to prepare for individual registrations. Once your group has been confirmed, participants will register online through LOMC. All forms and payment will be collected online through LOMC. Each retreat participant will be required to provide the fee (we can accommodate scholarships or fundraisers from congregations).
Cancellations: Unless LOMC cancels the event, the fee is non-refundable.
LOGISTICS
Overnight: $80 per person (middle and high school) non-refundable
Day-only: $50 per person (middle and high school) non-refundable
Accommodations in Meadows Cabins (bunks) that includes central heat and two bathrooms.
One adult leader needed for every 8 youth attending overnight (if volunteering to staff a cabin, adult attends free).
Price includes all activities and meals.
– Fri-Sat meals include Saturday breakfast and lunch
– Day-only meals include lunch
– Sat-Sun meals include Saturday lunch, dinner, and continental breakfast
Leaders complete the form below.
Grants are available for congregations and individuals with financial need.
ACTIVITIES
Activities may include the following (TBD)
- Worship
- All-Camp Game
- Bible study
- Hiking
- Nature Learning
- Spiritual Practices